Bartending/Cocktails/Cosmopolitan

citrus-cranberry 2.6 2.0 Unit of alcohol The Cosmopolitan is a vodka-based cocktail that has become very popular with women, especially since its prominent appearance in the popular HBO television show "Sex and the City." The Cosmopolitan, or "Cosmo" is a sweet-tart combination of citrus and cranberry flavors that, conveniently, is an attractive pink color when mixed and served properly. Ingredients 2 oz. vodka 1 oz. triple sec liqueur 1 oz. cranberry juice dash Rose's lime cordial (or juice of 1/4 fresh lime) Garnish Flamed orange zest Glass thumb|left|55px| cocktail glass Preparation Combine ingredients. Shake over ice. Strain into a cocktail glass garnished with flamed orange zest. Variations Some recipes substitute: Cointreau liqueur for the Triple Sec, or Absolut Citron for plain vodka, (which increases the citrus kick) lime juice with 1/2 oz. of Rose's sweetened lime juice, (resulting in a drink more sweet than tart.) Note Despite the fact that it's served in a cocktail glass, and thus frequently branded a "Martini," the Cosmopolitan is a cocktail that has more elements akin to sours than the herbal genre of the Martini. Cosmopolitan Cosmo Cosmopolitan